Chesapeake city, VA
VA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Chesapeake city, VA (Virginia) voted D+3.8 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 65,399 votes (51.09%) to 60,550 (47.3%) for Trump.
This represents a R+2.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Chesapeake city is classified as a competitive Democratic county. Chesapeake city has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020. The county has a population of approximately 252,583.
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.1%(65,399) | 47.3%(60,550) | D+3.8 | R+2.7 |
| 2020 | 52.2%(66,377) | 45.8%(58,180) | D+6.4 | D+7.7 |
| 2016 | 46.7%(52,627) | 48.0%(54,047) | R+1.3 | R+2.3 |
| 2012 | 49.9%(55,052) | 48.8%(53,900) | D+1.0 | R+0.2 |
| 2008 | 50.2%(53,994) | 48.9%(52,625) | D+1.3 | D+16.1 |
| 2004 | 42.3%(38,744) | 57.1%(52,283) | R+14.8 | R+6.6 |
| 2000 | 45.0%(33,578) | 53.2%(39,684) | R+8.2 | R+7.3 |
| 1996 | 45.8%(28,713) | 46.7%(29,251) | R+0.9 | D+7.9 |
| 1992 | 38.0%(23,495) | 46.7%(28,909) | R+8.8 | D+13.6 |
| 1988 | 38.5%(18,828) | 60.9%(29,738) | R+22.3 | D+1.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Chesapeake city, VA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 53.9%(68,129) | 46.0%(58,154) | D+7.9 | R+3.0 |
| 2018 | 54.6%(49,506) | 43.7%(39,632) | D+10.9 | D+11.4 |
| 2014 | 48.7%(29,602) | 49.2%(29,899) | R+0.5 | R+4.1 |
| 2012 | 51.7%(56,109) | 48.1%(52,182) | D+3.6 | R+22.3 |
| 2008 | 62.5%(65,527) | 36.5%(38,304) | D+26.0 | D+30.6 |
| 2006 | 47.1%(30,761) | 51.7%(33,772) | R+4.6 | D+80.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 84.6%(37,892) | R+84.6 | R+80.9 |
| 2000 | 48.2%(36,120) | 51.8%(38,833) | R+3.6 | D+0.4 |
| 1996 | 48.0%(30,502) | 52.0%(33,032) | R+4.0 | R+4.2 |
| 1994 | 44.6%(22,992) | 44.4%(22,898) | D+0.2 | D+77.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56.1%(53,971) | 43.8%(42,147) | D+12.3 | D+4.9 |
| 2017 | 53.1%(38,459) | 45.7%(33,108) | D+7.4 | D+4.3 |
| 2013 | 48.7%(30,838) | 45.6%(28,855) | D+3.1 | D+23.8 |
| 2009 | 39.6%(21,376) | 60.3%(32,518) | R+20.7 | R+23.9 |
| 2005 | 50.3%(26,612) | 47.1%(24,885) | D+3.3 | D+11.3 |
| 2001 | 45.8%(24,087) | 53.8%(28,328) | R+8.1 | D+7.8 |
| 1997 | 41.2%(18,509) | 57.0%(25,636) | R+15.9 | D+3.2 |
| 1993 | 40.0%(16,769) | 59.1%(24,733) | R+19.0 | R+19.7 |
| 1989 | 50.3%(21,384) | 49.6%(21,076) | D+0.7 | R+17.7 |
| 1985 | 59.2%(16,495) | 40.8%(11,364) | D+18.4 | R+3.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab